PC case Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Midi Tower White

The Thermaltake CTE E550 TG Midi Tower White is a dual-chamber mid-tower PC case with three tempered glass panels providing wide viewing angles for internal components. Designed to support standard and hidden-connector motherboards from major vendors, it offers three-way GPU installation options and extensive cooling compatibility, including support for radiators up to 420mm and multiple fan configurations. The case fits E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and includes front/top I/O with USB 3.0 ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port.

Advantages

The chassis combines panoramic tempered glass on the front, left and rear with a dual-chamber layout that separates storage and cable management from the main component area. It supports flexible GPU mounting (floating, vertical, and up-right forward) when used with a PCIe riser cable, compatibility with hidden-connector motherboards, and multiple radiator placements for custom cooling loops or AIOs. Removable dust filters, numerous cable tie points, and included accessory straps simplify assembly and maintenance.

Suitable for

• Custom gaming or workstation builds using E-ATX/ATX/Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX motherboards
• Showcase builds that require wide-angle tempered glass visibility
• High-performance cooling setups with AIO or custom radiators up to 420mm
• Builders who need flexible GPU mounting options (floating, vertical, forward-facing)

Key specifications

• Form factor: Midi Tower, dual-chamber design
• Supported motherboards: E-ATX (12"x10.5"), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
• Drive bays: up to three 3.5" HDD and up to two 2.5" SSD (various cage/plate configurations)
• Cooling support: up to eight 120mm fans (or six 140mm fans); top: 240mm AIO; M/B side: up to 420mm/360mm AIO; bottom: up to 420mm radiator
• CPU cooler max height: 166mm
• VGA clearance: up to 443.8mm (without radiator)
• PSU length: up to 220mm
• Front/top I/O: 2 × USB 3.0 (Type-A), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HD Audio
• Material: SPCC; Colour: White; Weight: 14.5 kg

How to use

Install the chosen motherboard into the main chamber and route power and peripheral cables through the right chamber to keep the main area tidy. Mount storage drives in the HDD cage or on the drive plate in the right chamber as required. For alternative GPU placements, use the enclosed floating GPU bracket and a separately sold PCIe 4.0 400mm riser cable to achieve floating or up-right forward configurations; vertical mounting is available with the rotational PCI-e slots. Fit radiators or fans in the designated mounting locations on the top, M/B side and bottom according to the desired cooling layout.

Recommendations

For optimal thermal performance and clean cable routing, place larger radiators on the M/B side and use the right chamber for PSU and drive placement. Use the PCIe 4.0 riser cable that meets the 16 GT/s standard when installing floating or forward-facing GPU configurations, and clean removable dust filters regularly to maintain airflow.